“The world of comedy was really shaken once again. Our BH Talent family is heartbroken over the loss of iconic screen and theater legend, Mr. Anthony. ”AJ“ Johnson, ”Bell said in a statement.
“Anthony Johnson left us with incredible memories of his laughter, his dynamic acting skills, but above all his enormous personality and his heart of gold.”
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No cause of death was publicly disclosed.
In addition to his memorable performance in the hit movie “Friday” in 1995, Anthony Johnson also appeared in “House Party”, “Menace II Society”, “Lethal Weapon 3”, “The Players Club” and “B.A.P.S “His television credits include” Martin “and” Malcolm and Eddie.
His Friday co-star, Ice Cube, took to Twitter to pay tribute, writing, “It’s sad to wake up to the news of Anthony Johnson’s death, Johnson. Funny guy, of course, who came straight from Compton at the same time. I’m sorry I couldn’t bring your character Ezal back to the big screen last Friday.